Admissions Nurse, TRAVEL -IMMEDIATE POSITION FILL

Admissions Nurse Overview Coordinates and provides high quality
multidisciplinary health services for patients in the
Region/Program consistent with Agency philosophy, policy, goals and
objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Works under moderate
supervision. Responsibilities Assesses the physical, social and
psychological needs and living conditions of the patient through
professional knowledge and skills of observation, interviewing and
physical examination. Travels to patients homes and/or other
facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings,
walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence
of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver
direct care to the patient. Establishes/implements/revises a plan
of care with input from appropriate multidisciplinary health team
members (i.e., physician, OT, PT, SW, SLP, family members) based on
goals mutually acceptable to the patient and significant others.
Implements the care plan by ongoing assessment, planning,
coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision.
Oversees/supervises the care being provided to the patient by
Licensed Practical Nurses and paraprofessionals through regular
home visits (every two weeks or sooner), which are in compliance
with regulatory requirements. Assesses the patients condition and
updates the plan of treatment, as needed. Provides nursing care in
accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and
Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing,
stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver
patient care. . Acts as the coordinator of care for the
multidisciplinary team by providing care to patients
collaborating/making/confirming referrals to other disciplines
/community agencies and ordering supplies/services and ensuring
they are delivered as needed. Consults patients MD and follows-up
on problematic situations affecting care such as abnormal clinical
findings or medication discrepancies. Transports and utilizes
required medical equipment and supplies using designated/supplied
carrying case weighing approximately 25 30 lbs. to and from patient
homes/care facilities, offices and other locations. Documents
content and process of all services provided in accordance with
government regulations/requirements, Agency policies, practices,
and procedures. Monitors the effect of the care plan on the
patient/family health status and informs physician and other team
members of changes in the client's needs Assists patients with
activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving,
transferring and lifting patients of varying weights and physical
conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, from
family members and/or paraprofessionals . Consults with and
educates the client and family regarding the disease process,
self-care techniques and prevention strategies. Appraises care
provided and revises the goals and approaches to patient care, as
needed. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and
progress notes) and verbal communications with team members and
management to assure optimal patient care. Plans and executes the
patients safe discharge from service. Ensures that physicians
orders, discharge summary and communication to team members,
patient and family members adhere to Agency and regulatory
requirements. Performs established work procedures in relation to
Region Program workflow. Understands/interprets/implements the
Agency standard reimbursement policy and determines the billing
source for patient care. Consults with management on complex/unique
reimbursement cases. Manages and coordinates all aspects of a
caseload, as assigned. Maintains productivity sufficient to meet
Agency goals. Participates in the orientation of selected staff
through buddy system field observation of staff and feedback to
appropriate staff involved in orientation process. Participates in
selected student programs by providing guidance, training and
mentoring to students. Assumes responsibility for personal
professional growth through attendance at in-services, training,
continued formal education and select journal readership. Performs
other related duties and participates in special project, as
assigned. Qualifications PLEASE PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WHEN
SUBMITTING YOUR CREDENTIALS Licensure: License and current
registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New
York State, required. Valid driver's license may be required, as
determined by operational/regional needs. Education: Bachelors
Degree in Nursing from an approved program, required. Experience:
Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience including at
least six months of Hospice, or Med/Surg or ICU or Emergency Dept
or Home care, Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Care
experience, required. Bilingual skills may be required, as
determined by operational needs. Demonstrated computer skills may
be required based on operational needs. Travel is 75% of the time
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